Значение идиомы odds-on

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1. Перевод идиомы against the odds / against all odds, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: against the odds / against all odds Перевод: вопреки трудностям, наперекор обстоятельствам Пример: Against all odds – poor weather, student pilot – we landed safely. Вопреки всем обстоятельствам – плохой погоде, начинающему пилоту – мы приземлились удачно....
2. Значение идиомы by all odds [by all odds] {adv. phr.} Without question; certainly. He was by all odds the strongest candidate. By all odds we should win the game, because the other team is so weak. Compare: FAR AND AWAY....
3. Значение идиомы at odds [at odds] {adj. phr.} In conflict or disagreement; opposed. The boy and girl were married a week after they met and soon found themselves at odds about religion. Compare: AT LOGGERHEADS....
4. Значение идиомы odds and ends [odds and ends] {n. phr.} Miscellaneous items; remnants. Afterthe great annual clearance sale there were only a few odds and endsleft in the store....
5. Значение идиомы odds are against [odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is notprobable; the chances of success are poor. The odds are against hergetting here before Monday....
6. Перевод идиомы at odds (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at odds (with someone) Перевод: в ссоре с кем-либо, иметь разногласие с кем-либо Пример: The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory. У него разногласия с начальником по поводу его новой сферы продаж....
7. Перевод идиомы odds and ends, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: odds and ends Перевод: мелочь, остатки, обрывки, всякая всячина Пример: We made games for the children from odds and ends that we have at our house. Мы придумали игры для детей из всякой всячины, что есть у нас дома....
8. Перевод слова probable Probable – вероятный, возможный Перевод слова Probable error – вероятная ошибка it seems probable that – по всей вероятности probable events – предполагаемые события It is Probable that but a modicum of the poison was absorbed. Возможно, что было поглощено небольшое количество яда. The company failed because of cost overruns and Probable fraud. Компания обанкротилась […]...
9. Значение идиомы figure in [figure in] {v.} 1. {informal} To add to a total; remember to putdown in figures. We figured in the travel expenses but forgot thecost of meals. 2. To have a part in; be partly responsible for. Joe figured in all our touchdowns. Mary’s good grades figured inher choice as class president....
10. Значение идиомы get behind [get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} […]...
11. Перевод слова humor Humor – юмор, чувство юмора Перевод слова To weave some humor into a plot – добавить в сюжет немного юмора surreal off-the-wall humor – сюрреалистический необычный юмор acerbic black humor – едкий черный юмор He didn’t appreciate the Humor of the situation. Он не оценил юмора той ситуации. He has a morbid sense of Humor. […]...
12. Значение идиомы tip off [tip off] {v.}, {informal} To tell something not generally known;tell secret facts to; warn. The class president tipped off theclass that it was the superintendent’s birthday. The thieves didnot rob the bank as planned because someone tipped them off that itwas being watched by the police. Compare: PUT WISE....
13. Значение идиомы by choice [by choice] {adv. phr.} As a result of choosing because of wanting to; freely. John helped his father by choice. Mary ate a plum, but not by choice. Her mother told her she must eat it....
14. Значение идиомы on the outs [on the outs] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not friendly; having aquarrel. Mary and Sue were on the outs. Being on the outs witha classmate is very upsetting. Syn.: AT ODDS....
15. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring [throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
16. Значение идиомы know enough to come in out of the rain [know enough to come in out of the rain] {v. phr.} To have goodsense; know how to take care of yourself. – Usually used in thenegative. Bob does so many foolish things that his mother says hedoesn’t know enough to come in out of the rain. Sally may lookstupid, but she knows enough to come […]...
17. Значение идиомы off-center [off-center] {adj.}, {informal} Different from the usual pattern;not quite like most others; odd. Roger’s sense of humor was a bitoff-center. Compare: OFF-KEY....
18. Значение идиомы within reason [within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
19. Перевод слова choice Choice – выбор, альтернатива Перевод слова Blind choice – случайный выбор careful choice – тщательный отбор difficult choice – сложная альтернатива I did this by Choice. Я сделал это по собственному желанию. They gave us no Choice. Они не оставили нам выбора. You made a good Choice. Вы сделали хороший выбор....
20. Значение идиомы swear in [swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. – “Swear into” is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in […]...
21. Значение идиомы funny bone [funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the elbow that hurtslike electricity when accidentally hit. He hit his funny bone onthe arm of the chair. 2. or {informal} [crazy bone] Sense of humor;understanding jokes. Her way of telling the story tickled his funnybone....
22. Значение идиомы luck out [luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get luckywhen in fact the odds are against one’s succeeding. I was sure Iwas going to miss the train as I was three minutes late, but I luckedout, the train was five minutes late. 2. To be extraordinarilyfortunate. Catwallender really lucked out at Las Vegas last […]...
23. Types of Humor Kyle: Are you watching that Sitcom again? It’s so stupid. There’s nothing Witty or original about the Humor. Paulina: I don’t need Highbrow jokes. I enjoy all kinds of Comedy. Kyle: You mean you like Screwball and Slapstick humor. Paulina: Yes, so? Kyle: So? It’s so Juvenile. Paulina: I know that it’s hard for people […]...
24. Значение идиомы below the belt [below the belt] {adv. phr.} 1. In the stomach; lower than is legal in boxing. He struck the other boy below the belt. 2. {informal} In an unfair or cowardly way; against the rules of sportsmanship or justice; unsportingly; wrongly. It was hitting below the belt for Mr. Jones’s rival to tell people about a […]...
25. Значение идиомы throw over [throw over] {v.} To give up for another; break your loyalty orattachment to. Bob threw Mary over for a new girlfriend. Tomthrew over those who helped him run for class president after he waselected....
26. Значение идиомы in the wind [in the wind] {adj. phr.} Seeming probable; being planned; soon tohappen. Changes in top management of the company had been in thewind for weeks. Tom’s close friends knew that marriage was in thewind. Compare: IN THE AIR....
27. Значение идиомы dare say [dare say] {v. phr.} To think probable; suppose; believe. – Used in first person. Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow. There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the kitchen....
28. Значение идиомы third class [third class] {n.} 1. The third best or highest group; the classnext after the second class. Mary won the pie-making contest in thethird class, for the youngest girls. 2. Mail that is printed, otherthan magazines and newspapers that are published regularly, andpackages that are not sealed and weigh less than a pound. Thecompany uses third […]...
29. Jerry Falwell was seated next to President Clinton Jerry Falwell was seated next to President Clinton on a recent flight. After the plane was airborne, the flight attendant came around for drink orders. The President asked for a whisky & soda, which was brought and placed before him. The attendant then asked the minister if he would also like drink. The minister replied […]...
30. Перевод слова president President – президент Перевод слова Campaign for the president – кампания кандидата в президенты a consultant to the President on foreign policy – советник президента по внешней политике acting president – временно исполняющий обязанности президента incoming president – вновь избранный президент The President declared war. Президент объявил войну. He could end up as President. Oн […]...
31. Значение идиомы first class [first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup. The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass. 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the bestor one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane. Most people can’t afford the […]...
32. Значение идиомы big deal [big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter. So you became college president – big deal!...
33. Значение идиомы second class [second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first. Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first. Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next […]...
34. Значение идиомы know-it-all [know-it-all] {n.} A person who acts as if he knows all abouteverything; someone who thinks no one can tell him anything new. After George was elected as class president, he wouldn’t takesuggestions from anyone; he became a know-it-all. – Also used like anadjective. The other students didn’t like George’s know-it-allattitude....
35. Значение идиомы instead of [instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place […]...
36. Значение идиомы high-class [high-class] {adj.} Of the best quality; very good; superior. – Avoided by many careful speakers. When Mr. Brown got a raise inpay, Mrs. Brown started to look for a high-class apartment. Mrs. Smith always gets her clothing at high-class shops. Mr. Jonesalways gets his office workers from Burns Agency because they havehigh-class help. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
37. Значение идиомы at one [at one] {adj. phr.} 1. In union or harmony; in agreement or sympathy. Not usually used informally. He felt at one with all the poets who have sung of love. 2. Of the same opinion, in agreement. Husband and wife were at one on everything but money. Contrast: AT ODDS....
38. Значение идиомы keep plugging along [keep plugging along] {v. phr.}, {informal} To continue to workdiligently and with great effort, often against hardship. Bob wasnot particularly talented but he kept plugging along year after year, and eventually became vice president....
39. Значение идиомы go over like a lead balloon [go over like a lead balloon] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail togenerate a positive response or enthusiasm; to meet with boredom ordisapproval. The president’s suggested budget cuts went over like alead balloon. Jack’s off-color jokes went over like a leadballoon....
40. Значение идиомы foot in the door [foot in the door] {n. phr.}, {informal} The first step towardgetting or doing something; a start toward success; opening. Don’tlet Jane get her foot in the door by joining the club or soon she’llwant to be president....